A Christian hymn first published in 1931, “Morning Has Broken” was made popular by Cat Stevens, who recorded the song for his 1971 album Teaser and the Firecat. It has since been performed by an array of artists, from Neil Diamond to Judy Collins to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and is frequently programed at wedding and funeral services.
Stevens’ arrangement fluctuates between C major and D major throughout: the first, second, and fourth verses are in C, with the introduction, third verse, and outro in D.